COUNTY LIFE
Congressman visits Bowie, provides update on D.C. activities
By BARBARA GREEN
His first two months as chairman of the House Armed Services Committee have been very active for Congressman Mac Thornberry as Congress deals with terrorism, scandals in the Secret Service and Veterans Affairs, all coupled with the ongoing battle of derisive Washington politics.
The Clarendon Republican representing the 13th district made a trip to Montague County this week during break with no House votes. On Tuesday, he visited with the Leadership Montague County group providing a Washington D.C. update. He also toured the North Central Texas College Bowie campus and American Hat Company in Bowie. Read the full story in the Saturday News. Pictured:
Left) Jose DaSilva, director of the North Central Texas College-Bowie campus, talks with Congressman Mac Thornberry as he toured the local campus on Tuesday during a visit to Bowie. (Right) Dr. Brent Wallace, NCTC president, looks on as they examine one of the nursing labs. Thornberry and several members of his staff met with the Leadership Montague County members, Bowie EDC and took a tour of American Hat’s factory. (Courtesy photo)
Due to high lake levels at Lake Amon G. Carter, the Jim Bowie Days Association organizers announced Friday the tournament has been postponed and a new date will be named soon.
Texas AgriLife Extension will host a July workshop on July 26, Preserving the Harvest, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church of Montague County, 300 W. Nelson.
This four-part series will teach and review the food preservation processes including water bathing, pickling, dehydrating and pressure canning. This program will have both education and hands-on activities with take-home practice.
Seating is limited so call the extension office to register at 894-4831.
The 2025 Pioneer Court will be led by Joan Cantwell as the pioneer queen, with Duchesses Bill Ann Jones and Sue Swint.
A coronation of the court will be at 2:30 p.m. on June 27 at the Bowie Community Center. The public is invited to attend the crowning followed by a reception hosted by the Amity Club of Bowie.
Meet the ladies of the Pioneer Court in the Thursday Bowie News. Coming next week the young ladies competing for Miss Jim Bowie Days and Little Miss.
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